Marcisha Adams
Director - Utility Engagement QTS Data Centers
Seminars
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Develop: Understanding Data Centers Ability to Help with Demand Response During Peak Load On the Grid
8:50 am
- Leveraging data centers’ backup generation and load flexibility to provide timely demand response support during peak grid stress and emergency situations
- Enhancing collaboration to integrate demand response with transmission and generation capacity, optimizing grid reliability and resource utilization
- Establishing clear contracts and requirements that address operational limits, air permit constraints and mutual benefits of demand response participation
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Develop: Assessing Potential Data Center Sites in Relation to Nearby Substations & Grid Capacity
11:30 am
- Evaluating local generation sources and utility infrastructure timelines to align site selection with speed and reliability needs
- Facilitating cross-utility and stakeholder collaboration early in site evaluation to address multi-utility requirements and streamline permitting processes
- Utilizing data-driven tools and regional market insights to identify optimal sites that balance grid capacity, resource availability and competitive market positioning
